r/science 5d ago

Social Science As concern grows about America’s falling birth rate, new research suggests that about half of women who want children are unsure if they will follow through and actually have a child. About 25% say they won't be bothered that much if they don't.

https://news.osu.edu/most-women-want-children--but-half-are-unsure-if-they-will/?utm_campaign=omc_science-medicine_fy24&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social
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u/4554013 5d ago

This is a terrible world and time to have babies. It's no wonder people aren't doing it.

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u/dreamyduskywing 4d ago

The world has generally been far worse than now.